FSC Indigenous Foundation

We are a global organization created by and for Indigenous Peoples that seeks to provide long-term solutions supporting Indigenous communities worldwide.

Who we are

Portrait of an Indigenous Russian woman next to her sled.

We seek to connect Indigenous rights, self-development, and sustainable resource management approaches to Indigenous Peoples forest-nature-climate-based solutions.

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We promote the full and effective participation of Indigenous Peoples in the management of forests, nature, and territories based on their own systems, rights, and traditional knowledge.

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We want to generate innovative opportunities to connect sustainable economic development, sustainable forest management, and climate action driven by the vision, values, knowledge, ancestral practices, and rights of Indigenous Peoples.

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Our IPARD Program aims to enable Indigenous Peoples globally to manage and develop their communities based on their vision and rights.

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Transforming the world through:

Indigenous leadership and capacity building

Indigenous Leadership and Capacity Development Working with Indigenous Peoples’ organizations to strengthen their leadership and territorial management capabilities.

Indigenous Rights and Territorial Governance Strengthening Indigenous Peoples’ rights as a fundamental part of their territorial governance.

Indigenous economies and self-development

Indigenous Forests, Climate Change, Economies and Self-Development Strengthening the economic initiatives of Indigenous Peoples through capacity development and business management with improved market access and Indigenous-based models for climate change adaptation, and forest and natural resource management.

Indigenous Financial Mechanisms Designing, partnering, and promoting innovative financial initiatives and business development programs driven by Indigenous Peoples’ values and vision including opportunities linked to climate change, climate finance, and ecosystem service approaches.

Indigenous Cultural Landscapes Designing and promoting Indigenous Cultural Landscapes approaches to catalyze and create resilience for Indigenous governance, self-development, and financial sustainability of Indigenous territories and communities.

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Indigenous Fellowship Program

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Indigenous Learning Platform

Collects information for and about Indigenous Peoples in one place for social learning.

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Get information about our global work, partners, and supporters — see our latest news.

Indigenous empowerment for climate-resilient solutions in Africa

At COP 28 side event Indigenous leaders discussed empowering Indigenous communities with financial resources and inclusive carbon markets to scale up climate solutions.

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Babbel partners with the FSC Indigenous Foundation to facilitate English language learning with Indigenous Peoples

Language is a tool that empowers and promotes participation in crucial global discussions.

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Indigenous Women on the Front Line Against Climate Change

Latin American and the Caribbean Climate Week 2023: Indigenous Women and Their Powerful Messages on Climate Change

Indigenous women from around the world are on the frontline against climate change.

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The process of strengthening the traditional governance of the Indigenous Peoples of Panama continues

Four Indigenous territories in Panama initiated a process of collective elaboration of new Organic Charters and Internal Regulations.

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IPARD

IPARD is a global development alliance convening multi-sector partners to secure Indigenous Peoples’ rights, strengthen capacities and catalyze economic self-development.

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